The French explorers landed in the area in 1718 and settlers soon followed to the highpoint on the lower Mississippi River.

French, 56, officially took the job in July, succeeding the Rev. Don King, who served as interim president for two years.

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By Oleksandr Chubko and Carlotta Gall Oleksandr Chubko, a reporter, and Oksana Parafeniuk, a photographer, were invited to spend time with the children of Class 6H in a school in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Other French landmarks on the list of venues include the Château de Versailles, Les Invalides and the Grand Palais. In all, there will be 18 venues for the 22 sports at the 2024 Paralympics.